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GreenPan Elite 6-Quart Slow Cooker vs Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro, 6.5 Qt
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
GreenPan Elite 6-Quart Slow Cooker ranks higher (#2 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on even cooking, easy cleaning. Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro, 6.5 Qt wins on settings & timer.
The biggest complaint about the GreenPan Elite 6-Quart Slow Cooker is confusing control panel; for the Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro, 6.5 Qt it's pot gets very hot to the touch. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| GreenPan Elite 6-Quart Slow Cooker | Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro, 6.5 Qt | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in slow cookers | #2 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$ |
| Type | Multi-function | Multi-function |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 7% | 6% |
| Overall score | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Even cooking | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Settings & timer | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Easy cleaning | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Lid seal & portability | — | 2.0 |
| Durability | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $60 · $$ $60–150 · $$$ over $150. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
GreenPan Elite 6-Quart Slow Cooker
- Confusing control panel
Food & Wine needed the manual to set it up and found switching between time and temperature unintuitive. Serious Eats says extra modes are hidden under the slow cook button.
Source: Food & Wine, Serious Eats - Pricey and large
Serious Eats says it was one of the largest and most expensive models tested. Amazon owners are divided on value, and some find it too big.
- Some say it doesn't get hot enough
Amazon's review summary calls heat control mixed: some owners say it heats quickly, while others say it doesn't get hot enough.
Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro, 6.5 Qt
- Pot gets very hot to the touch
Serious Eats measured 140°F on the outside because the pot sits on a stand rather than inside a housing. Food & Wine says it gets incredibly hot and wouldn't recommend it to anyone with small children, curious pets or general clumsiness.
Source: Serious Eats, Food & Wine - Uneven heat: scorching or underdone pork
Food & Wine says the pot bottom ran hot and scorched food that was a pain to scrub off. Serious Eats' pork wasn't shreddable by the end of the cook time.
Source: Food & Wine, Serious Eats - Coating chips
Amazon's review summary calls durability mixed, with reports of the protective coating chipping after minimal use. Serious Eats says the nonstick lasts longer if hand-washed.
Who should pick which
Pick the GreenPan Elite 6-Quart Slow Cooker if
Searing and slow cooking in one pot
Even, gentle cooking
Kitchens where a cool exterior matters
Skip it if: You want simple, obvious controls; You're on a budget; Counter space is tight
Pick the Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro, 6.5 Qt if
Searing, rice and pasta in the same pot
Cooks who adjust time and heat mid-cook
Lifting and serving straight from the pot
Skip it if: You have small children or pets nearby; You want a classic insulated crock; You won't hand-wash a nonstick pot
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